“Life is rich, always
changing, always challenging, and we architects have the task of transmitting
into wood, concrete, glass and steel, of transforming human aspirations into
habitable and meaningful space.” (Arthur Erickson) |
The easy to be Green series
(Weekly tips on things you can do to go greener at home) |
Week 1: Effective Heating and Cooling
On demand water heaters, automatic thermostats and other low-cost energy saving tips…
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A (very brief) Guide to Agra
Agra, in Uttar Pradesh is a city full of history. Once the capital of the Moghuls, Agra can boast a number of marvelous buildings, the most magnificent and well known being the Taj Mahal.
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The Sheep Building (Waikato, New Zealand)
It’s rather fitting that in a land where wooly creatures out number humans twelve to one that Tirau boasts the world’s only known corrugated iron sheep-shaped structure along with a companion sheep dog version.
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Mind House, Park Güell (Barcelona, Spain)
Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, known for his fantastically original architectural, incorporated intriguing mythological imagery within his Park Güell, Barcelona.
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Richard Neutra (1892 – 1970)
Born and educated in Europe, Richard Neutra introduced the International Style to America, and also introduced Los Angeles design to Europe.
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Edwardian Classicism (1900 – 1920)
Like the Georgian and Regency Styles, Edwardian Classicism is associatede with the reign of an English monarch. Edward VII, son of Queen Victoria, reigned between 1901 and 1910.
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Ceiling
The top interior finish of a room which hides the structure and support of the roof. Ceilings can be painted, stuccoed, carved, or covered with tin plate, gold, or sculpture.
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Château
There are many styles of chateaux all originating in France. The most renowned are those in the Loire valley built during the late medieval and Renaissance periods between 1300 and 1600. See also Palazzo.
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Ortner Design Newsletter - Issue 16 - January 31, 2011 New Homes Design, remodeling, Interiors (310)592-5566 - ortnerdesign@gmail.com |
